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Yoast Local SEO for WooCommerce
This WordPress plugin helps WooCommerce stores with physical locations present their business details to search engines and nearby shoppers. It formats your address, opening hours and services as structured data, and adds maps, route planners and a store finder to your site.
- Version
- 9.2
- Developer
- Yoast
- Type
- WordPress plugin
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $11.99 on its own
- Topics
- SEO Plugins
What’s new in Yoast Local SEO for WooCommerce 9.2
Version 9.2
Latest
What it does
Local search depends on search engines understanding where your business is, when it is open and what it offers. Getting that information into the right technical format can be fiddly. This plugin takes your business name, address, opening hours and service types and outputs them as Schema.org structured data, which is a format Google and other search engines read. It also generates a geo sitemap and a KML file so precise geographic details about your locations are available to search engines.
The plugin is built for WooCommerce stores, so your online shop and physical premises can be presented together. You can add a single shop or many locations, then display opening hours, embed Google Maps and offer route planners that help visitors reach you. For businesses with several branches, a store finder can be built by uploading a CSV file or entering location data by hand. Layouts are responsive on phones and tablets, and access to the Yoast SEO Academy Local SEO training course is included.
Best for
- WooCommerce shops with a physical storefront
- Retail chains with multiple branch locations
- Local businesses selling both online and in person
Features
Multiple location management
Add and manage several offices or stores from one site, so each location's details are available to search engines and visitors.
Schema.org structured data
Business name, address, opening hours and service types are automatically formatted as Schema.org structured data that search engines can read.
Google Maps and route planners
Embed interactive Google Maps and route planners on your pages so customers can get directions straight to your business.
Geo sitemap and KML file
The plugin generates a geo sitemap and KML file automatically, supplying geographic information about your locations without manual work.
Opening hours display
Show your store's opening times on the site so customers can see when they are able to visit in person.
Store finder from CSV
Build a responsive store locator by uploading a CSV file of your locations or by entering store data manually.
Mobile friendly layouts
Maps, store finders and other local features use responsive layouts that adapt to smartphones and tablets.
Local SEO training course
Includes access to the Yoast SEO Academy Local SEO training course for learning how to improve your local search presence over time.
Questions about Yoast Local SEO for WooCommerce
Does it work if my business has more than one location?
Yes. You can add and manage multiple offices or stores, and build a store finder by uploading a CSV file or entering location details manually. Each location can have its own address and opening hours.
What business information does the plugin turn into structured data?
It formats your business name, address, opening hours and types of services as Schema.org structured data. It also generates a geo sitemap and a KML file that provide geographic details about your locations to search engines.
Can customers get directions to my store from my website?
Yes. The plugin lets you embed interactive Google Maps and route planners on your site, so visitors can see where you are and plan a route to your location.
Is this plugin made for WooCommerce stores specifically?
Yes. It is tailored for WooCommerce, so your online shop and physical premises can be presented together. The local features also use responsive layouts that work on phones and tablets.
Is Yoast Local SEO for WooCommerce free?
The code of Yoast Local SEO for WooCommerce is licensed under the GPL, so anyone may use, change and share it. GPL Feast is a paid service: a plan or a single purchase gives you the download and automatic updates. The developer's own support, licence key and online services are not included.
Which version of Yoast Local SEO for WooCommerce is this?
Version 9.2. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update Yoast Local SEO for WooCommerce?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of Yoast Local SEO for WooCommerce automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
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